AMD has appointed Thomas Zakaria as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in Technology and Government Policies.
Zakaria will lead efforts to expand AMD’s collaboration with governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and commercial bodies worldwide. This aims to drive the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence solutions based on AMD technology and maximize the benefits of these solutions in aligning with the rapid growth of global projects and applications.
Zakaria earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Karnataka, India, a master’s degree in Materials Science from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Lisa Su, CEO and President of AMD, announced that Thomas is a prominent leader with extensive experience in establishing successful partnerships between the public and private sectors. These partnerships have led to the deployment of powerful and advanced computer systems globally, such as “Frontier,” the world’s fastest supercomputer. With his experience in managing one of the largest research labs in science and energy in America, Thomas is fully qualified to utilize his comprehensive expertise to tackle scientific and technological challenges, supporting countries in deploying AMD technology-based artificial intelligence solutions that serve public interests.
Thomas Zakaria expressed his remarks upon assuming his position in the company, saying: “During the thirty-five years I spent at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, I discovered my passion for leveraging my expertise and skills to support high-performance computer technology and industrial intelligence to create a positive impact internationally. Through my collaboration with the AMD team to launch the Frontier project, I was able to closely witness the pioneering potential of AMD and its advanced technological innovations.”
Zakaria stated: “I can now leverage my accumulated experiences in the fields of science, artificial intelligence, and public policy, in collaboration with the outstanding team at AMD, to develop powerful and impactful technologies and solutions capable of bringing about world-level changes that affect countries and global organizations.”
